Kevin Garnett’s peers reflect on his most out-of-pocket trash talk The Celtics legend was known for walking on the edge of propriety with his in-game invective. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
Punches thrown and 5 players ejected in on-court NBA scrap between Timberwolves and Magic The NBA clash between Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves descended into chaos on Friday night following a mass brawl which saw five players ejected afterwards Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023
New pre-deadline 2023 mock has Boston Celtics drafting two forwards and a guard Draft expert Jonathan Wasserman has put together a mock for the 2023 NBA draft that reflects the changes in the standings just ahead of the trade deadline. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
NBC Sports Boston re-releases documentary on Celtics icon Bill Russell’s statue The network recently re-released the documentary ahead of the release of his Netflix documentary due out on Feb. 8. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird's No. 33 jersey was retired, and Orien Greene and Jim Loscutoff were born. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
Are the Philadelphia 76ers the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the NBA’s Eastern Conference? After a bit of a moribund start to their 2022-23 campaign, the Philadelphia 76ers are on the upswing. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
What a Kyrie Irving trade could look like for the Lakers The Lakers are expected to make another push for Kyrie Irving, and such a trade could have several moving parts. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
There will never be another player like Courtney Vandersloot In 12 seasons with the Sky, Vandersloot averaged 10.2 points, 6.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds. In 2021, she helped bring the city its first WNBA title. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023
Joel Embiid scores 33 points as Sixers top Spurs to begin road swing SAN ANTONIO — James Harden practically pushed Joel Embiid off the floor and to the 76ers’ bench after the big man had fallen to the floor attempting to save an offensive rebound and his team up by a comfortable margin in the waning minutes. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 4, 2023
Watch: Brawl breaks out between players in NBA game between Orlando Magic and Minnestota Timberwolves The NBA game between Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday was marred by a brawl on court between Minnestota guard Austin Rivers and Magic centre Mo Bamba, as punches were thrown leading to more players getting involved before the referees could intervene. The Times of India · Feb 4, 2023
Rockets at Thunder: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info The #Rockets have beaten Oklahoma City in five of their last six meetings. With Jalen Green potentially returning to the lineup, can they do it again on Saturday night? USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
San Diego State blows out Boise State in first-place showdown SAN DIEGO — The head student manager for the San Diego State men’s basketball team is Nihilo Ibarra, a nice, mild-mannered kid who comes to practice every day and dutifully does his job. Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023
Five Players Ejected As Magic and Timberwolves Trade Punches It was a wild scene at the Target Center on Friday night. Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2023
Takeaways: Josh Christopher fighting way back into Rockets’ rotation Fred VanVleet led Toronto to a road win, but #Rockets reserve Josh Christopher made his case for more playing time with a season-high 15 points (87.5% FG) in 19 minutes. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023 Timberwolves lose to Magic, 127-120, in game marred by fight, five ejections MINNEAPOLIS — This was not a typical NBA bottom feeder, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said, hours before the Wolves hosted the Orlando Magic on Friday at Target Center
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 4, 2023 Doc Rivers is ‘shocked’ James Harden not named an All-Star, calls for coaches’ votes to be public SAN ANTONIO — 76ers coach Doc Rivers said he is “shocked” that James Harden was not named an All-Star reserve Thursday night, and has called for coaches’ votes for those spots to be made public.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023 Hyde Park beats Farragut to advance to city quarterfinals; Lincoln Park forfeits vs. Curie Jurrell Baldwin had 14 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in Hyde Park’s 45-32 victory against visiting Farragut in the second round Friday.
Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023 Pistons rebound from Dallas ordeal with 118-112 win over Hornets DETROIT — The Pistons had less than 24 hours to shake off any leftover jet-lag or mental fatigue from their five-day layover in Dallas due to inclement weather before it was time to host the Charlotte Hornets.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023 Suns at Celtics: Boston’s bench flops vs. Phoenix, loses 106-94 Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 53 of their 2022-23 campaign.
Boston Herald · Feb 4, 2023 Celtics fall flat in humbling loss to undermanned Suns BOSTON — When the Celtics humiliated the Suns with a blowout victory in early December, it seemed to be something of a decisive warning shot to the rest of the NBA. At that point, the C’s had rarely cratered en route to their 21-5 start.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2023 Six Potential Trades for the Nets to Deal Kyrie Irving The Lakers, Mavs and Suns are reportedly among the suitors for the Nets guard after he requested a trade.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2023 Stephen A. Smith Says Kyrie Trade Request Proves He Can't Be Trusted The ESPN analyst weighed in on the recent news involving the Nets star guard.
Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023 Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards says he's not upset about being passed over for All-Star Game MINNEAPOLIS — At least outwardly, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards didn't share the outrage of fans and his teammates that NBA coaches passed on him for selection in the All-Star Game.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2023 The Latest Kyrie Irving Debacle Is an All-Too-Familiar Story The Nets star’s trade request comes as little surprise based on his past behavior, but it’s unclear how it’ll help him grab a long-term deal.
Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023 Storm sign former All-Star Kia Nurse to fill Sue Bird’s spot at point guard SEATTLE — The post-Sue Bird era will begin with Kia Nurse, a defensive-minded point guard and arguably the face of Canadian women’s basketball, filling the position previously occupied by the legendary Storm superstar.